Trainee Health Screener: Start Care Career & Diploma Path

NHS Jobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the Dudley/Wolverhampton area are seeking a Trainee Health Screener. The role covers our clinics in this area with travel to the Programme Office in Tyseley, and includes on-the-job training to complete the Health Screener Diploma.

Starting salary is £24,852.66, rising upon diploma completion, with career progression to salaries up to £45,000. Previous care environment experience is helpful but not required, and a full driving licence with car is preferred.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards patients' needs.
• Willingness to travel to screening services in the Dudley/Wolverhampton area.
• Ability to take detailed/up-close eye photographs and remain composed.
• Adaptable with the ability to think quickly and resolve problems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and complete Health Screener Diploma in time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel welcome and comfortable during the screening.
• Undertake the screening checklist to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain camera and equipment to enable the best possible images.
• Safely administer eye drops and take photographs with correct field of view.
• Identify patients needing urgent onward referral at the screening appointment.
• Maintain stock of consumables to run the clinic.

Skills

Compassionate

People skills

Adaptable

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Driving licence

Job description

NHS Jobs in the Dudley/Wolverhampton area are seeking a Trainee Health Screener. The role covers our clinics in this area with travel to the Programme Office in Tyseley, and includes on-the-job training to complete the Health Screener Diploma.

Starting salary is £24,852.66, rising upon diploma completion, with career progression to salaries up to £45,000. Previous care environment experience is helpful but not required, and a full driving licence with car is preferred.